China offers tariff exemptions on US medical equipment amid virus outbreak

    Beijing, Feb 18 (AFP) China will accept applications for exemptions from trade-war tariffs on imports of US medical equipment from March 2, the government said Tuesday, as the country battles to contain the new coronavirus epidemic.
    Products that qualify include patient monitors, blood transfusion equipment and instruments to measure blood pressure, according to a list released by the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council. (AFP) RS RS

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